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 Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 1:22 pm
Despite knowing only the things that he knew one way or another, this Riley before him was doing well to break down his thoughts.
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 1:37 pm
I conclude the same, despite not being there. Which means, if there was nothing to be done to save me, no great show of strength or prowess or cunning, then your presence would have served only one function. To ruin our last memory together. She pressed a hand to his side. You remember it, don't you?
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 1:40 pm
Jericho finally moved a bit, but only so he could curl around Riley. Or try to at least.
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 1:44 pm
Riley nestled in when the dragon curled around her, looking quite content about it. And what did I tell you then, do you remember that?
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 1:47 pm
A pang of sadness hit Jericho again as he recalled her words.
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 1:56 pm
Did it not? How curious. And yet here I am. Even when the last vestiges of my presence on this world were terminated, you still manage to conjure me up. She closed her eyes, and her face lifted in lieu of a smile. One might even be inclined to say I live within you, because you refuse to let me go. To let me fall into the depths of oblivion.
One eye opened impishly. How very curious.
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:08 pm
For a moment, Jericho's eyes widened at this, realizing what it was she was saying. Though, his draconic features soon softened as he relaxed himself once more.
It probably wasn't just within him either. Riley likely lived on within Malodore and everyone else who cared for her.
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:17 pm
Riley rose up rather suddenly when he spoke those words, and without warning she was on his back, that familiar weight settling against him once more.
There you have it. And now it's time you got back to your dorm, young man. You are out way past your curfew, and the forest is a dangerous place to idle, filled with terrible creatures. Her eyes thinned to slits, and her voice purred. Like me. Chuckling darkly, her voice returned to normal. Besides, there are people waiting for you back there. People who love you. People you need to protect now.
Her voice cracked in emotion, as she slid to lie against him, her hands flat on his neck, and whispered. I love you too, Jericho. You know that.
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:26 pm
Everything she said just now was right. It was more reason for him to keep fighting. Slowly, Jericho rose up to his feet, staring up towards the sky once more.
Just as he loved her. It might not have been romantic, but it was still love nonetheless. He wouldn't have grieved like this if it weren't for that fact.
< Riley.. thank you.. for everything..>
Spreading his wings, he launched himself into the air again so that he could fly on home.
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:32 pm
Though the weight was suddenly, inexplicably gone when he took to the air, he still heard her voice as if she was right there with him.
Which she was.
Thank you, Jericho. For everything you did, and will do.
There was a pause, and a much quieter, much more reserved Riley whispered one last thing.
Let's always fly together, all right?
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:39 pm
The sad smile returned to his draconic lips.
It was all he said in return, but it was all he needed to say as Jericho soared through the night sky, making his way back towards the monster dorms, carrying nothing but the memories of her with him.
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